The Sir Robert Woodard Academy — Secondary School in Sompting

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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

Sompting, BN15 9QZ

1,412 Pupils

1,400 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

18.60% FSM %

806 Boys

606 Girls

About The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

Located in Sompting (BN15 9QZ), The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Christian character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of West Sussex.

It has 1,412 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,400. Current headteacher: Kieran Scanlon.

Data for The Sir Robert Woodard Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	West Sussex
Region	South East
Administrative District	Adur
Parliamentary Constituency	East Worthing and Shoreham
Ward	Cokeham
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Christian
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-09-2009
UKPRN	10027237
URN	135744
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Lloyd Dannatt	Chair of Local Governing Body	04/12/2018	03/12/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rita Offen	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/06/2020	—	N/A
Rev Pamela Alden	Local Governor	01/07/2016	01/07/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Scott Crawford	Local Governor	29/01/2026	28/01/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Evans	Local Governor	27/09/2022	26/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Catherine Leslie	Local Governor	14/02/2025	13/02/2028	Elected by school staff
Ms Jocelyn Loader	Local Governor	12/03/2019	07/05/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Claire Martin	Local Governor	07/06/2021	07/06/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Jenny Mount	Local Governor	03/07/2023	02/07/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Mark Norris	Local Governor	08/10/2020	07/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Dominic Oliver	Local Governor	19/10/2023	12/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carly Regan	Local Governor	20/02/2024	20/02/2027	Elected by parents